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President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that narrow who can claim birthright citizenship, targeting birth tourism and expanding exclusions for certain foreign-affiliated parents. The measures follow a June Supreme Court ruling that struck down a broader Trump effort; legal experts and critics say the new orders will face immediate court challenges.
A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking Ohio's proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration ahead of the Oct. 5 deadline. The ruling cites the National Voter Registration Act, which the judge says takes precedence and requires offering registration at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles without extra citizenship documentation.
The US appeals court has upheld parts of a lower court ruling blocking parts of the USPS final rule on mail-in ballots ahead of the November elections, while allowing other provisions to take effect. The administration is seeking Supreme Court intervention as states prepare ballots and officials say the changes could affect turnout.
The Supreme Court is weighing the administration’s appeal after lower courts blocked Trump’s mail-voting rule. Courts have halted enforcement ahead of midterms as ballots go out in several states; the White House argues for a streamlined process while critics warn of disenfranchisement.
Protect Democracy finds 34.8 million Americans have moved districts since 2024; Missouri’s redistricting chaos culminates as the Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed maps and reverts to 2022-24 boundaries ahead of November elections. Lawsuits allege election interference and misused funds, while voters face confusion over district placement.
Missouri remains under the 2022 map for November elections after the Supreme Court blocked changes and lower courts weigh conflicting rulings. Absentee voting is underway, with state courts holding hearings amid a nationwide redistricting push tied to midterms.
The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Department of Homeland Security to resume using the revamped SAVE database to verify voter citizenship, reversing a lower-court ban. Three liberal justices have dissented. Voting rights groups warn the system has flagged U.S. citizens and could lead to wrongful removals ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
California voters face a high-stakes battle over Prop 39, which would require photo-ID at the polls and verification for mail ballots. The Yes campaign has drawn major funding from Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Nicole Shanahan, and other wealthy backers, while opponents led by Gov. Gavin Newsom and large Democratic donors warn of civil-rights risks. Polls show a tight race.
The Justice Department has sued California and asked courts to block counting mail ballots from people it identifies as "likely noncitizens" until citizenship is verified, and it has pressed Los Angeles County and other officials to review a password‑protected list. State officials have disputed the data and timing and have challenged the administration's authority to intervene weeks before the Nov. 3 midterms.